EC announces 9 bypolls in UP, holds back one in Ayodhya

The Election Commission on Tuesday announced that bypolls to nine of the 10 vacant assembly seats in Uttar Pradesh, except Milkipur of Ayodhya district, will be held on November 13. IMAGE: Under......

No seat deal yet, UP bypolls to test unity of INDIA bloc

Bypolls to 10 assembly seats in Uttar Pradesh will be a litmus test for the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA)'s unity after the group's success in the recent Lok Sabha polls......

Indian priest elevated as cardinal by Pope Francis

In a grand consistory held in the Vatican on Saturday, 51-year-old Indian priest George Jacob Koovakad was elevated to the rank of cardinal by Pope Francis. IMAGE: The red hat, or biretta, being......

'Pope Francis Was Warm And Welcoming'

'Senior Vatican officials were pleasantly surprised at the number of Indians who had come to witness the ceremony.' IMAGE: Pope Francis speaks with new Cardinal George Jacob Koovakad during a......

Non-traded items add to inflation pressure: Gokarn

Despite a fall in global commodity prices, headline inflation has been sticky due to supply bottlenecks and strong domestic consumption demand.There is an apparent divergence emerging in the link......

Slowdown in Europe to impact India, warns IMF

Having already seen its effects on private investment, any further deterioration in the economic situation of Europe has the potential to hit the Indian economy, including a drop in exports, an......

Poor yet to benefit from India's growth, Pranab

Finance Minister Pranab Pranab on Wednesday exuded confidence that the economy will surpass the International Monetary Fund projections of 8.8 per cent in 2010 and 8.4 per cent the next year, but......

Asia recovering rapidly; but challenges remain:IMF

The economic recovery in Asia is faster than the rest of the world and is projected to grow by 5.75 per cent during 2010, says the International Monetary Fund. "The region (Asia) is out pacing......

Alia, Bhumi Win Big At Filmfare Awards

Gangubai Kathiawadi dominated the 68th Filmfare awards, held on April 27 in Mumbai, as it picked up 10 awards including Best Film, Best Director for Sanjay Leela Bhansali and Best Actress for Alia......

Saas Bahu Achaar PVT LTD Review

Amruta Subhash's journey towards recognising her worth in a judiciously earned moment of victory is reason enough not to miss Saas Bahu Achaar PVT LTD, applauds Sukanya Verma. Early morning scenes......

30 SPECTACULAR FRAMES of Shah Rukh Khan

With his arms wide open and a smile so dimpled and dazzling, a zestful young man from Delhi walked right into our hearts. When he played a lover boy, we fell hook line and sinker for his charms.......

Ajay Devgn, Suriya win National Awards

IMAGE: Aparrna Balamurali and Suriya in Soorarai Pottru. Tamil film Soorarai Pottru won the National Award for Best Feature at the 68th National Film Awards for 2020. The film, inspired by the......

Kohli's wax statue leaves fans scratching their heads

A wax statue of cricketer Virat Kohli was unveiled at the Jaipur Wax Museum on the occasion of World Heritage Day on Thursday. Anoop Srivastava, founder director of the museum, said for the last......

SAI yet to approve Vijender Singh's leave

India's star boxer Vijender Singh, who is being investigated in a sensational drug haul case, is on leave from the NIS but his application for an extension is yet to be approved by the Sports......

Gayle, Harbhajan, Afridi among star-studded marquee players

IMAGE: Chris Gayle will ply his trade for Mississauga Panthers. Photograph: Hamad I Mohammed/Reuters The player draft for the much-awaited Global T20 Canada 2023 was held in a hybrid-form on......

Yogeshwar's coach Vinod Kumar to get Dronacharya after HC ruling

Former chief national wrestling coach Vinod Kumar expressed relief and contentment over Delhi High Court's directive to the Centre to confer him with the Dronacharya award. The High Court, on......

Olympian Sushil Kumar's coach nominated for Dronacharya Awards

Wrestling coach Anoop Singh and Paralympics coach Naval Singh among other nominees get Sports Ministry approval Sushil Kumar of India (blue) in the 74kg Freestyle Wrestling match. Photograph:......